Crossing from the Mountains to the Sea, 7 nights, 8 days (Écureuil, Marmotte, Chouette, Geai Bleu, Coyote, Épervier, Uapishtan)

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE BOOKING

IMPORTANT : Only available for the summer (hiking) for the moment. Skiing will be available as of winter 2025-2026.

Our formula offers a long, unguided hike in the heart of nature on a well-marked trail where the terrain sometimes requires a good deal of experience.

Hiking can be done from late May until snowfall, i.e. from late October to mid-November.

For early spring bookings (April to late May, sometimes June), be aware that conditions can be difficult and there will almost certainly be snow-covered sections (which may require you to bring snowshoes just in case). Make your reservations with this in mind, and understand that reservations cannot be postponed if there is still snow (except in cases of force majeure/acts of God).

The nordic ski tour in winter runs from the end of December to the end of March and is reserved for very experienced skiers. Skins are strongly recommended and are used for both ascents and steep descents (rental available).

For early-season and late-season bookings (December/early January and late March/April), conditions are unlikely skiable. You may be advised to swap your skis for snowshoes, so make your bookings bearing this in mind and be well prepared. Again, reservations cannot be postponed in the event of poor conditions (except in cases of force majeure/acts of God).

We can't guarantee skiable conditions all winter long, so you'll have to adapt your equipment according to our recommendations. Climate change is more and more present each year, so we need to be resilient.

Moreover, snowshoes are only permitted at the beginning and end of the season, depending on the conditions (when ski conditions are compromised). Contact us for more information on snowshoeing before booking.

If you wish to do the half-crossing with a dog, please contact us before booking as certain conditions apply.

Note that there are only 3 camping spots per campground. Each site's gravel platforms measure 8'x8'. We calculated that each platform can fit 1 small 4 person tent, or 2 1 person tents (bivouac style). It is up to you to make sure your tents will fit within th egiven dimensions. It is also possible to camp with hamacs.

Each camp site contains a gravel platform for your tent(s), a picnic table, and a bear-resistant food storage container for all your food (shared between campsites).

ITINERARY:

Day 1

Option 1 : From km 26,8 on route 381 (reception of the ZEC des Martres) to the Écureuil: 4,2 km

Option 2 : From km 23,2 on route 381 (parking lot of Mont du Dôme) to the Écureuil: 8 km (not possible on skis)

Day2

Hiking and skiing from the Écureuil to the Marmotte: 14,9 km

Day 3

Option 1 : Hiking and skiing from the Marmotte to the Chouette WITHOUT passage on the mountain of the Noyée: 10,5 km

Option 2 : Hiking and skiing from the Marmotte to the Chouette WITH passage on the mountain of the Noyée: 17,2 km

*You have the choice to take the trail up the Noyée or note.

Day 4

Hiking and skiing from the Bihoreau to the Geai Bleu: 19,4 km

*A day pass is required for each person for the national parks of the Hautes-Gorges-de-la-rivière-Malbaie (SÉPAQ) that day.

Day 5

Hiking and skiing from Geai-Bleu to Coyote: 16,2 km

Day 6

Hiking and skiing from Coyote to the Épervier: 19,7 km

Jour 7 (Trail of the Orignac West and Centre)

From the Épervier to the Uapishtan: around 14 km

Jour 8 (Trail of the Orignac Centre to Est)

From the Uapishtan to Saint-Siméon: around 19 km

Note that it is also possible to spend an extra night at ÖBois Charlevoix which is 13 km from the cabin on the Orignac. There will then be around 7 km left until Saint-SIméon. Contact ÖBois Charlevoix directly to make your reservation.

 

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.traverseedecharlevoix.qc.ca/en/hiking/la-demi-traversee-2/ or contact us at traversee@sentiersquebeccharlevoix.com or 418-639-2284.